Author: James Wilson

Dual Governance, a major update that will give stETH holders more control over important protocol decisions, has been formally approved by Lido DAO. The decision was confirmed on June 30 post on X by Lido, following a successful vote by holders of Lido DAO (LDO) tokens. The new system is set to launch on-chain on July 4. A dynamic timelock mechanism introduced by Dual Governance enables stETH holders to block or delay proposals approved by LDO holders if they disagree. The more stETH that is locked in opposition, the longer the delay. An additional timelock of 5 to 45 days…

Circle Internet Group the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has formally applied for a national trust bank charter from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The move was made public via a June 30 press release by Circle Internet Group. If approved, the new entity, First National Digital Currency Bank, N.A., would be authorized to manage the reserves backing USD Coin (USDC) and offer digital asset custody services to institutional clients under federal oversight. In doing so, Circle would be able to function as a trust institution subject to federal regulation, joining Anchorage Digital as one of…

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from a Coinbase user, allowing the IRS to access data from the exchange’s users. The Supreme Court sided with the Internal Revenue Service in a major financial privacy case. On Monday, June 30, the Court declined to hear an appeal from James Harper, a Coinbase user who sued the IRS for what he called unconstitutional overreach. The decision came without explanation, a common outcome in such cases. Importantly, the Court did not impose any new limitations on how the IRS collects user data. The ruling effectively permits the IRS to…

The SEC’s hesitation speaks volumes. As Bitwise pushes for staking-enabled Ethereum ETFs, regulators are digging deeper into whether passive crypto investors should earn yield or if it’s a risk too far. On June 30, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced it would extend its review of Bitwise’s proposal to allow staking within its spot Ethereum (ETH) ETF, delaying what could have been a landmark shift in crypto investment products. The securities regulator is now soliciting public feedback, specifically probing whether staking rewards introduce hidden risks that traditional ETF structures were not designed to handle. Bitwise, meanwhile, maintains that staking…

The Iran and Israel war came to a halt as the USA intervened. Owing to this, safe haven assets like gold and silver saw a decline in prices.  The bias in gold has now changed to sell; however, a retracement can be expected this week to major key levels from where traders can look to enter further sell positions.  Let’s discuss the key pivot levels for gold buying and selling in this weekly forecast from June 30th to July 4th, 2025. Key economic events of this week Some significant U.S. economic reports are scheduled for release this week that are…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BlockDAG’s $326M raise, live ecosystem, and DAG+PoW architecture may give it a path to the top 50 cryptos. Explore the data and tech behind the speculation. The idea of BlockDAG breaking into the top 50 crypto assets by market capitalization might sound bold, but it’s not without precedent. With over $326 million raised, a live ecosystem, and a growing user base, BlockDAG is already outperforming historical presales that eventually made their way into the market’s elite. The question isn’t…

Few could’ve predicted that the company behind Disney-themed trinkets would become TRON’s biggest public backer. With $100 million deployed and Justin Sun in its corner, SRM is rewriting its corporate script, one blockchain transaction at a time. On June 30, Florida-based SRM Entertainment locked up 365 million TRON (TRX) tokens, worth roughly $100 million, into JustLend, a decentralized lending protocol on TRON’s blockchain. The move, confirmed in a Monday press release, seeks to generate up to 10% annual yield by combining standard staking rewards with energy renting, a unique feature of TRON’s network economics. It follows SRM’s earlier $100 million…

Avery Ching isn’t just shipping code anymore. The Aptos co-founder and CEO has been appointed to the CFTC’s digital asset panel, signaling a new era where those who build the infrastructure help shape its regulation. On June 30, Aptos Labs announced that its co-founder and CEO, Avery Ching, was appointed to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee. • @wyostable has placed Aptos as the highest-scoring blockchain candidate for WYST—the first fiat-backed stablecoin issued by a U.S. State.• @BitwiseInvest recently filed an amendment to the Aptos ETF, moving one step closer toward the offering of an ETF linked…

Solana spot exchange-traded funds are a hot anticipation, and one by REX Shares featuring staking could go live this week, Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart has said. James Seyffart posted on X on June 30 that the first Solana (SOL) spot ETF with staking is likely to launch for trading as early as this week.  The Bloomberg analyst’s comment comes just days after REX Shares announced that its REX-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF is “coming soon.” The firm shared the announcement on June 28, 2025. First SOL ETF with staking REX Shares submitted its ETF application via the C corporation, or…

Ripple’s EVM-compatible sidechain launched, integrating Ethereum dApps and smart contracts with XRP. Ripple (XRP) is making a major move toward blockchain interoperability. On Monday, June 30, XRP Ledger, in collaboration with Peersyst, launched its long-anticipated Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible sidechain. The new chain allows XRP to interact with Ethereum decentralized applications, while using XRP as gas. The integration aims to bring XRP into the heart of Ethereum’s (ETH) DeFi ecosystem. It will also benefit from cheaper transactions and faster speeds compared to Ethereum, making it particularly suited for high-volume dApps. “With the launch of XRPL EVM, we’re unlocking a new era…